Northern Lights
Dennis Bathory-Kitsz
About this work: A complex score for the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, which they were unable to play. It is an homage to the third of my heroes, Frank Zappa, and uses tricky rhythms and substantial transparent layering. Not for the faint of heart.
Score download (PDF) (Part links on request)
MP3 demo
Year composed: 1989
Duration: 00:07:00
Ensemble type: Orchestra:Standard Orchestra
Instrumentation: 2 Flute, 1 Alto Flute, 1 Oboe, 2 Clarinet, 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Alto Saxophone, 4 Horn in F, 2 Trumpet, 2 Trombone, 1 Tuba, 1 Timpani, 2 Percussion (General), 2 Violin, 1 Viola, 1 Cello, 1 Double bass
Instrumentation notes: Strings are divisi.